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The sum of three consecutive odd numbers is 147. what is the smallest of the three numbers?

The sum of three consecutive odd numbers is 147. what is the smallest of the three numbers?
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The sum of three consecutive odd numbers is 147. what is the smallest of the three numbers?

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Let x be the smallest odd number.
x+(x+2)+(x+4)=147
3x+6=147
x=47
therefore the smallest odd no. is 47.
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